Olay Regenerist Eye Derma-Pod
Product Overview
Thanks to Olay’s new Regenerist line of anti-aging treatments and subsequent increases in its advertising on television, Olay has elevated its profile. While some of the products within the Regenerist brand do look promising for their effects on wrinkles, fine lines and other signs of aging, Eye Derma-Pod seems to be more interesting. As opposed to similar eye treatments, this formula does not come as a lotion, cream or serum, but rather is delivered through the use of cream-soaked pads that deliver active ingredients to skin. According to Olay, Eye Derma-Pods are designed to resurface the skin for a younger appearance, fill in lines and wrinkles and decrease puffiness. The question remained whether these components could do enough against signs of aging that specifically impact the eye area.
While the concept of Eye Derma-Pod does seem to have its advantages, since a serum-soaked pad is less likely to contaminate the skin with bacteria or other microscopic toxins that can reside on a person’s fingers, it should be analyzed whether this Olay formula contained the correct components for the eye area. According to Olay, Eye Derma-Pods are intended to resurface the skin for a younger appearance, fill in lines and wrinkles and decrease puffiness. Right off the bat, it was clear that this product would do nothing for dark circles, an important part of skin aging near the eye.
The components contained in the formula seem reasonable, but on the mild side. For example, Eye-Derma Pods contain Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, an amino acid that is supposed to signal the skin to produce collagen and other key compounds that can fill in spaces that have formed to create visible wrinkles.
Olay does not post any studies showing that it is superior to other compounds, such as Glucosamine Complex, which exfoliates the skin and encourages collagen production by as much as 168%. Also, Eye-Derma apparently accomplishes its task of reducing puffiness by using Witch Hazel and Cucumber extracts. Both of these botanicals do encourage the calming and soothing of skin, and Witch Hazel can help to increase circulation in the skin as well.
The Good
- Helps in calming and soothing of skin.
- Free sample offer is also available.
- Witch Hazel present in Eye Derm Pods can help to increase circulation in the skin as well.
The Bad
- Does not affect dark circles.
- Components used in the formula seem to be mild than in other formulas.
- Olay does not post research validating the effects of its components of eye area skin.
Dos And Don’ts
Olay Regenerist web site is quite attractive and well designed. It contains simple descriptions of its products, and provides helpful information about where customers can find them. In addition, Olay Regenerist offers a free sample of its products, although these are smaller sized supplies than the typical free trial. You can try them out. This will also help you to prevent your financial risk. The web site also lack testimonials from satisfied customers, and some descriptions could have been more extensive and included vital information such as scientific research on the ingredients.
Olay does not publish any research showing how much either component specifically impacts the under-eye puffiness and bags that many consumers want to get rid of. So you must try the free sample first and if it suits you, you can go further to buy the product.
Final Comment
Many experts in the field believe that many consumers will notice advantage by using some of the products in the Olay Regenerist line. Since this area of the skin requires a delicate balance of powerful components that also don’t irritate the delicate skin of the eye area. Unfortunately, Olay Regenerist does not provide enough information to confirm the effects of its Eye-Derma Pods, in addition to the fact that the formula does not affect dark circles.